The next day when we rode out it was a major downpour. I didn't mind of course because I loved the rain and put a hand out smiling. I was only pulled back to the ride when I heard Dori asking Gandalf a question.
“Here, Mr. Gandalf, can’t you do something about this deluge?” Dori asked as we rode out.
“It is raining, Master Dwarf, and it will continue to rain until the rain is done. If you wish to change the weather of the world, you should find yourself another wizard.” Gandalf said and that got me thinking.
“Are there any?”I asked.
“What?”Gandalf asked me.
“Other wizards?”
"There are five of us. The greatest of our order is Saruman, the White. Then there are the two Blue Wizards; you know, I’ve quite forgotten their names.”
“And who is the fifth?”
“Well, that would be Radagast, the Brown.”
“Is he a great Wizard or is he...more like you?” Gandlaf looked slightly offended.
"I think he’s a very great wizard, in his own way. He’s a gentle soul who prefers the company of animals to others. He keeps a watchful eye over the vast forest lands to the East, and a good thing too, for always Evil will look to find a foothold in this world." The sun suddenly started to shine and we found a place to camp by a ruined farmhouse.
“We’ll camp here for the night. Fili, Kili, look after the ponies. Make sure you stay with them.”Thorin said and his nephews began to walk with the ponies.
“A farmer and his family used to live here.”Gandalf said and I began to tune them out helping with Bombur. Then I heard Gandalf shout and he began to walk away.
“Everything alright? Gandalf, where are you going?” I asked concerned.
“To seek the company of the only one around here who’s got any sense.”He replied.
“Who’s that?”
“Myself, Ms. Baggins! I’ve had enough of dwarves for one day.” He growled and walked off to god knows where. I decided to help Bombur with the soup. But it was getting dark and I was worried.
“He’s been a long time.” I said I was concerned.
“Who?”Bofur asked.
"Gandalf.”
“He’s a wizard! He does as he chooses. Here, do us a favor: take this to the lads.” I was handed to bowls and walked over to Kili and Fili. They looked worried.
“What’s the matter?” I asked concerned.
“We’re supposed to be looking out for the ponies.” Kili said.
“Only we’ve encountered a slight problem,”Fili said.
“We had sixteen.”
“Now there’s fourteen.”
“Daisy and Bungo are missing."
"Well, that’s not good. That is not good at all. Shouldn’t we tell Thorin?”I asked.
“Uhh, no. Let’s not worry him. As our official burglar, we thought you might like to look into it.”Fili replied.
“Well, uh...look, some--something big uprooted these trees.” I pointed out.
“That was our thinking.”Kili replied.
“Something very big, and possibly quite dangerous.” I said.
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Differently *Fem!Bilbo/Thorin Oakenshield*
FanfictionHow different would things have been for the company and more importantly for Thorin if Bilbo was Bella? Bella Baggins was a simple hobbit of Bag-End when Gandalf the Grey came and asked her to partake in an adventure. She never thought that she cou...
